Pothole-Related Breakdowns Hit New High…
More pothole-related breakdowns are being reported than ever, according to the latest data. The study was published with National Pothole Day (15th January) in mind, showing that there was a 17% increase in the number of breakdowns directly attributed to potholes. In fact, according to the study, 39% of all callouts were due to punctured ... Read More
Self-Driving Vehicles: Concerns Raised Over ‘All-Lane Keeping Systems’ Impact Report
The Department for Transport (DfT) has raised concerns over the ’10-second rule’ that requires drivers to re-engage and take back control from all-lane keeping systems. It comes from a new report that explores the viability of self-driving vehicles on the road as the government explores what potential issues autonomous vehicles might face on the road. ... Read More
Traffic Congestion On The Rise Across The UK…
Traffic congestion is rising in cities all over the UK, according to the latest data. Data gathered by TomTom, the satellite navigation software company, whose mapping systems are used in iPhones and other mobile devices, throughout 2024. And it found that average congestion levels rose by 9% last year, with 34 out of 35 cities ... Read More
Petrol And Diesel Ban: Government Consultation Launched Over Restoration Of 2030 Deadline
The government has officially launched a consultation as it aims to canvass opinion on its plans to restore the date of the ban of the sale of new internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to 2030. However, many manufacturers are concerned that changing the date again after crucial decisions were made over the future plans of ... Read More
Winter Driving Safety Tips As Temperatures Drop…
Most of us know the basic safety tips for driving in the winter. Leave extra time to get the ice scraper out and let your vehicle warm up being the most obvious… But as ice, snow, and frosty temperatures hit (as well as fog and plenty of other hazardous conditions), staying safe requires extra preparation. ... Read More
Remember, It’s Not A Race This Christmas…
As we head into the busy festive season and people all over the UK (and the world) journey home, to and from family and friends, and out and about, there’s one thing to remember… Stay safe this Christmas. As fleet drivers, you’re no doubt used to heavy traffic and adverse conditions – but not everyone ... Read More
Could Roadside Bans For Drink-Driving Be Introduced?
As police issue warnings to drivers about the dangers of drink driving, a report has surfaced stating that one-third of drivers would support the introduction of roadside drink-driving bans. The festive period is a time where drink driving incidents increase, with many drivers not realising they may still be over the legal limit the morning ... Read More
Staying Safe On The Roads This Christmas
As we head into the festive period, there is some good news for motorists… National Highways are removing 95% of roadworks on motorways and A-roads to alleviate traffic during the busy festive period. From Friday 20th December until Thursday 2nd January, more than 1,100 miles of roadworks will be removed, including on the M25, M1, ... Read More
Hot Wheels Aren’t Real… Right?
I’m not sure anything’s ever matched up to the excitement and fun I had with my toy cars as a kid. Hot Wheels have been the dominant force in that particular market for as long as I can remember, which why it’s pretty cool that there was a design competition run by Polestar where the ... Read More
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